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Erythrocyte Hypoxanthine Phosphoribosyl Transferase

Source

Blood

 
Mnemonic EHPT 
Specimen Requirements 2 x 5 mL dark green top heparin tubes, NOT PST 
Specimen Handling

Submit one 5 mL heparin whole blood unspun. Centrifuge second tube and remove plasma.

PSC: Centrifuge one tube and transport on ice to DSC.
RRL: Centrifuge one tube and freeze plasma prior to transport to ACH.
Extra-regional: Centrifuge one tube and freeze plasma prior to transport to DSC.

 
Additional Information

 

 
Testing Location ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab 
Testing Frequency  
Alternate Name(s) HGPRT 
Reference Interval  


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